Even before written history, this place made a name for itself.

Smoky Mountains & Cherokee

Known by the Cherokee Indians as the “land of the blue mist,” North Carolina's Smoky Mountains honor their journey through art exhibits, museums and outdoor drama. It’s hard not to feel nostalgic here – especially if you explore 53 miles of scenic mountain terrain on a vintage locomotive. Those looking for a little luxury can give world-class gaming a try at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. But the natural beauty that first drew explorers is still preserved in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Land of the Waterfalls and the nation’s first fly fishing trail.